Meth, also known as chalk, speed, crystal, ice, crank or glass are all the names with which it is called in the streets. Whatever name we call it with, the effects and symptoms of methamphetamine usage remains similar. The damage it causes to one’s life remains similar too. Large doses of methamphetamine often cause irritations, anxiety, aggressiveness, hallucinations of auditory nature and paranoia. It also creates certain psychotic behavior along with delusions. The meth abusers are violent in nature due to not sleeping for thirteen to fifteen days after meth abusing. The various frequent mood changes are very commonly seen symptoms among meth users. The effects of meth results in a hyperactive behavior, suspiciousness and great mood swings.

Meth abusers show an enhanced metabolism in the body and undergo a feeling of euphoria or a high or rush. This enhances their level of alertness and increased levels of energy. When taken in high doses or a chronic usage of meth can lead to serious irritability, paranoia, nervousness and violence. Risks from stroke and heart failure are also suspected.

Meth abuse is done at a low intensity, binge as well as at a high intensity. An user who is not psychologically attracted to meth makes a lower level of meth use. They usually swallow or snort it. However, binge and high abusers of meth are mentally attached to this drug. They smoke or even inject it for receiving a greater high. The binge and high intensity users of meth show violent behaviors and they can even steal and snatch money to keep their supplies of meth ready.

There are also tweakers who are dangerously involved with meth. A meth abuser who tweaks does not sleep for 3 to 15 days and hence is extremely irritated and aggressive. It is better to keep away from such addicts. They get provoked and behave violently.